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Doc Killed After Presentation; Bird Flu Mutations Worrying; Americans Snub COVID Vax

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Nov 20, 2024
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A Potential Reason Behind COVID Vaccines' Waning Benefit

Long-lived plasma cell compartment in the bone marrow may hold the answer, says researcher

Nov 15, 2024
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Anti-Vaxxer Gets 5 Years for Encouraging Terrorism During the Pandemic

One social media post described "whacking" England's chief medical officer over the head

Nov 12, 2024
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When's the Best Time to Get Your Flu and COVID Shots?

It's important to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays, health officials say

Nov 08, 2024
A photo of pharmacist holding a COVID-19 vaccine at a pharmacy in New York, on Sept. 24, 2024.
Doc Gets 31 Years for Poisoning Mother's Partner With Fake COVID Vax

U.K. physician Thomas Kwan was disgruntled about his inheritance

Nov 07, 2024
A photo of Patrick O’Hara and family members leaving Newcastle Crown Court, in Newcastle, England, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.
Year in Review: COVID-19

A look back at newsworthy stories of 2024

Nov 04, 2024
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Public Health Department Barred From Giving COVID Vaccine

Experts say it's a first

Nov 01, 2024
A photo of a syringe lying next to vials of COVID-19 booster vaccines at an inoculation station in Jackson, Mississippi.
MedPod Today: Upcoding Concerns; COVID Vax Recs; Med School Credit for Parenting

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Nov 01, 2024
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ACIP Backs Extra COVID Vax Dose for Seniors, Pneumococcal Vax for Adults 50 and Up

CDC advisors also formalize recommendations on extra COVID vaccine doses in the immunocompromised

Oct 23, 2024
A photo of a female healthcare worker vaccinating a woman.
Late ED Doc's Secret Life; Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Florida; COVID Vaccine Lawsuit

Health news and commentary gathered by staff

Oct 21, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Study Offers Clues for Avoiding RMD Flares After COVID Vaccination

European registry analysis brings surprises along with the expected

Oct 17, 2024
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Doc Who Blamed COVID Vax for Patient's Death Could Face Discipline

Medical Board of California also says physician told high-risk patient to avoid boosters

Oct 11, 2024
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Trump Leads, and His Party Follows, on Vaccine Skepticism

A number of Republican voters now identify as vaccine skeptics

Oct 06, 2024
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Florida's New COVID Booster Guidance Is Straight-Up Misinformation, Experts Say

State's health department advising against most shots

Sep 23, 2024
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